‘Harry Connick, Jr.: True Love: A Celebration of Cole Porter’

Category: Books and Music


What do you get when you combine the soft and sultry voice of Harry Connick, Jr. with the classic songs of Cole Porter? Simply put, you get a great CD filled with wonderful songs all sung by Connick in his unique and sensitive way. “Harry Connick, Jr.: True Love: A Celebration of Cole Porter” is a CD for fans of both Porter and Connick.

The tracks include:

  • Anything Goes
  • I Love Paris
  • I Concentrate on You
  • All of You
  • Mind If I Make Love to You
  • Just One of Those Things
  • In the Still of the Night
  • Why Can’t You Believe
  • Begin the Beguine
  • You’re Be So Nice to Come Home To
  • True Love
  • You’re Sensational
  • You Do Something to Me

From the hit shows of Can-Can, Anything Goes, High Society and more, Connick brings his unique and enjoyable style to the songs listeners have heard for decades. Cole Porter’s library of songs stands the test of time and with Connick, they live on in a beautiful testament to both artists.

There have been two films about the life and songs of Cole Porter (De-Lovely in 2004 and Night and Day in 1946) and countless artists have covered his songs. Needless to say, listeners have always coveted the soundtracks of his shows.

With the easy-going style of Harry Connick, Jr., this CD is a relaxing throwback to the good old days when music had melodies and memorable lyrics. Connick is not only a marvelous singer, he is also a pianist, arranger, orchestrator and conductor. He is pure music and with this latest release he demonstrates that music is in his heart and soul.

The “Harry Connick, Jr.: True Love: A Celebration of Cole Porter” is available now.

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